New Bears lakefront stadium would only be a 'playground' for the rich, opponents say
A group of activists criticized the Bears' plans for a new lakefront stadium, claiming it would tarnish the lakefront and increase inequity in the city.
Public opposition to new Bears lakefront stadium continues to grow
The defense against a new Bears stadium on Chicago’s lakefront just got a bit stronger. Twenty more local groups are joining Friends of the Park, voicing similar concerns and suggesting other ways that money could be spent.
Chicago community groups join forces to oppose new Bears stadium on the lakefront
A coalition of public groups joined forces Wednesday to oppose a new Chicago Bears stadium on the lakefront, saying the billions of dollars at stake would be better used for things like affordable housing,
Opposition coalesces against Bears' lakefront stadium plans
Representatives from numerous groups gathered Wednesday to voice continuing opposition to the Chicago Bears’ proposed stadium project on the city’s lakefront.
Coalition grows as plans to oppose new Chicago Bears stadium take form
Friends of the Parks and their allies have formed a coalition to oppose the Chicago Bears’ proposal to build a new stadium along the lakefront, citing the potential cost to taxpayers and the
Afternoon Briefing: Bears lakefront stadium plans draws opposition
Good afternoon, Chicago. A coalition of community groups has come together to oppose the Chicago Bears’ plans for a new lakefront stadium. The gathering is led by Friends of the Parks, the nonprofit group that waged a successful fight against the plans of “Star Wars” creator George Lucas for a museum on the same site.
Bears defend stadium plan as groups blast proposal
The Chicago Bears are defending their push to build a new stadium on the city’s lakefront after a group of organizations blasted the plan on Wednesday. The groups, led by Friends of the Parks, assailed the project as a bad deal for taxpayers, a threat to ...
Chicago Bears CEO sticking to his game plan for Chicago lakefront stadium
Chicago Bears President and CEO Kevin Warren continued to push for public financing despite ongoing skepticism from state officials.
Opponents rally at Soldier Field, urge lawmakers to block Bears' lakefront stadium plan
Opponents of the proposed Bears stadium along the lakefront gathered at Soldier Field Wednesday morning. They are calling on lawmakers to protect the lakefront, urging it to remain, in their words, "open,
Chicago groups speak out against proposed Bears lakefront stadium
The proposal includes using over a billion dollars of taxpayer money. They want the money to go toward things like improved neighborhood parks and health care. Friends of the Park said it wants the lakefront open,
Critics of Bears stadium proposal call for protecting Chicago's lakefront
Opponents against the new Bears stadium along the lake spoke out Wednesday morning.
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Proposed Bears lakefront stadium would only benefit the rich, opponents say
Parks advocates on Wednesday tried to throw more blocks in the way of the Chicago Bears’ stalled drive for a new ...
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The Bears again take their stadium case to Springfield, but Pritzker says 'nothing has changed'
Bears CEO Kevin Warren met last week with the governor's chief of staff, but Pritzker said neither the team or the Chicago ...
How a former Bears beat reporter became the PA voice of the Colts
Former NBC Sports Chicago reporter JJ Stankevitz embraced a chance to fill in as Colts PA announcer and now does it full time.
Bears vs. Colts: 3 keys for Chicago's defense in Week 3
The Bears travel to Indianapolis to take on the Colts, and we break down the three keys for the defense to achieve victory.